San Diego has more major attractions than any big city, with the exception of Orlando Florida. There are two world class zoos, Sea World, Legoland, not to mention Disneyland and Knotts Berry Farm an hour north.
Fun Diego Family looks at the major attractions but we also focus on more offbeat sites. San Diego is an outdoor lover’s paradise with beaches, mountains, historical sites and all kinds of unique plants and wildlife.
A visitor can have a great time in San Di9ego without going to any major theme parks.
We have a major focus on guides for visitors that want to do more than visit the big ticket attractions. This includes a list of free activities and also hikes and bike rides near the heart of the city.
San Diego’s Mission Bay is one of the city’s prime attractions. There are all kinds of water-based activities and 27-miles of shoreline. This is our guide to the Mariner’s Basin area in the southwest corner of Mission Bay in the Mission Beach area. Location: Bonita Cove, 1000 West Mission Bay Dr at Mariners Way Mariners…
San Diego’s Mission Bay is one of the city’s prime attractions. There are all kinds of water-based activities and the area is home to some of San Diego’s best resorts. This is our Mission Bay Guide. Overview Mission Bay is a man-made saltwater bay at the entrance of the Pacific Ocean and the San Diego…
The first European explorers to reach San Diego landed at the tip of Point Loma in 1542. Cabrillo National Monument marks where Europe first discovered the expansive west coast of the United States. Cabrillo National Monument is worth a visit not only for its history but its incredible landscape and sweeping views of the San…
The Birch Aquarium in La Jolla is part of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. This is great attraction for those that want to explore sea life but do not want to spend the time or money to visit a large amusement park like SeaWorld. Overview The Birch Aquarium has actually been around in some form…
San Diego’s 59-Mile Scenic Drive is something we have always been familiar with. As you drive through the city, you can not miss the familiar seagull signs. However, until recently we had never formally taken the full tour. This is our pictorial guide to the 59-Mile Scenic Drive. Overview The 59-Mile Scenic Drive is entirely…
San Diego’s 59-Mile Scenic Drive is something we have always been familiar with. As you drive through the city, you can not miss the familiar seagull signs. However, until recently we had never formally taken the full tour. This is our pictorial guide to the 59-Mile Scenic Drive. Overview The 59-Mile Scenic Drive is entirely…
San Diego has a great military history. The Veterans Museum at Balboa Park honors that history with a special focus on military engagements of the 20th century. WEBSITE: http://veteranmuseum.net/ During World War II the U.S. Navy actually took control of Balboa Park. Balboa Park was renamed Camp Kidd in honor of Rear Admiral Isaac Kidd…
Oasis Camel Dairy is a family farm less than an hour northeast of San Diego outside Ramona. They hold regular events that are open to the public. These open farm days are a great family event. WEBSITE: https://cameldairy.com/ While Oasis Camel Dairy has a Ramona address, its location its pretty far out from town on…
The Living Coast Discovery Center is a hidden gem in Chula Vista, about 15 minutes south of downtown San Diego. The center is a combination zoo and aquarium. There are hands-on exhibits with all kinds of animals native to the San Diego coastal area. This includes fish, sea turtles, sharks, sting rays, birds of prey…
Coming from the east coast to San Diego one of the first thing I noticed was the massive fishing piers. There are five major piers in San Diego and four of them are freely open to the public. This is our guide to San Diego Piers. Overview My first experience with fishing piers was in…